important things to know when on EMS Truck

learned from clinicals

-itis suffix means what?

Inflammation

Epinephrine concentration?

1:1000

Patient has low blood pressures, would the veins be more or less visible?

less visible, less blood pumping less blood flow = smaller veins

What medications should you always ask if the patient is taking?

Blood thinners like aspirin

if patient has an altered mental status or can’t speak who do you ask?

bystanders

With stroke history or call what is important to know?

-last time they were well

-How long ago symptoms started

midaxillary is a directional term for what?

middle of the one’s side in a parallel line

left lateral recombinant is also know as what other name?

recovery position

What position is the recovery position?

patient is on their side

What position is supine?

patient is laying on their back

What position is prone?

patient is laying face down